The Therapy Garden combines the expertise and talents of experienced staff, trustees and volunteers. The charity is indebted to our patrons; actress and local resident, Dame Penelope Keith DBE, DL and Young Horticulturist of the Year 2013, Jez Stamp, and we appreciate their ongoing support.
OUR PATRONS
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Dame Penelope Keith DBE, DL |
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Jez Stamp, Horticulturist of the Year 2013 |
CENTRE STAFF
Centre Manager |
Coming soon…. |
Kira Hardy– Garden Manager & Deputy Centre Manager |
Kira has worked with young offenders within the prison system, has experience working with clients recovering from addiction, along with many years experience working in the horticulture industry. She enjoys visiting farm shops to buy local produce and has put her sign writing and illustration skills to use in our garden and shop.
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Katrina Young- Senior Horticulturist |
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Hannah Bates – Senior Horticulturist |
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Carol Thorne – Horticulturist |
With a background in nursing, Carol turned a keen interest in gardening into a new career and holds an RHS Level 2 Horticulture Qualification. She has worked in a number of voluntary roles with the National Trust, Age UK and the Physic Garden in Chelsea before joining as a volunteer at The Therapy Garden in 2016. Carol also works as a part time gardener at The National Trust’s Polesden Lacey and enjoys spending her time cooking and learning new craft skills. |
Kate Turner – Horticulturist |
Coming soon |
Mark Coupland – Horticulturist |
Mark joined the charity as a part-time horticulturist, having previously run a horticulture social enterprise project for the YMCA and worked as a horticulture tutor for adults with mental health needs. He completed his NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work and has a degree in Landscape and Amenity Management. Mark enjoys working with young people and using his gardening expertise to help them gain confidence and develop. |
Sally Wooding – Fundraising & Events |
Sally’s background is firmly rooted in the hospitality industry with experience in managing both corporate and private sector events. Sally takes care of corporate fundraising and organising events to raise the profile of the charity and can often be found in The Therapy Garden kitchen making delicious chutney and preserves for our shop. |
Jenny Aspland – Fundraising & Marketing |
Coming soon |
Penny Walters – Volunteer Co-ordinator/ Finance |
Coming soon |
Andrew Kassell – Admin Assistant |
Andrew joined The Therapy Garden as a volunteer and has become an invaluable member of the team, helping with general administration. He is a keen sportsman: he is the General Secretary of a local cricket club and also holds a Level 2 European Computer Drivers License. |
Board of Trustees |
Neil Jones Chairman
Anne Everitt Vice-Chair Richard Shears Treasurer Reeve Martin Health & Safety, risk management Samantha Strongman Mental Health, Safeguarding Sue Bevan Recruitment, HR Alex Wigley Horticulture
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